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Complaining about the state of your country's rugby union is a unifying theme around the globe. One American complaint needs to stop. A prominent rugby pundit in the States took to Twitter last week to rant about players going abroad instead of staying in the MLR. Since I don't personally know him, I'll leave him … Continue reading Don’t Complain About American Players Going Abroad
1. Austin Gilgronis (Last Week: 1) They did just enough to get past Seattle on the road. If they keep it up, they won't have to worry about road trips in the playoffs. 2. Rugby New York (2) Dallas was never meant to be a threat, but New York more than took care of their … Continue reading Power Rankings: MLR Round 4
https://twitter.com/usmlr/status/1498355940281618433 In Control 1. Austin Gilgronis Next Four: v. LA, @ ATL, v. NE, BYE 2. San Diego Legion Next Four: v. DC, @ NY, @LA, BYE 3. LA Giltinis Next Four: @ AUS, v. UTAH, v. SD, @ SEA In The Hunt 4. Seattle Seawolves Next Four: v. NOLA, @ HOU, @ DAL, v. … Continue reading State of the Race: MLR Western Conference – Round 4
https://twitter.com/usmlr/status/1498356640294211590 In Control 1. Rugby New York Next Four: v. NE, v. SD, @ NOLA, v. TOR 2. Rugby ATL Next Four: v. HOU, v. AUS, @ DC, v. NE 3. New England Free Jacks Next Four: @ NY, v. TOR, @ AUS, @ ATL In The Hunt 4. Toronto Arrows Next Four: BYE, v. … Continue reading State of the Race: MLR Eastern Conference – Round 4
Each week brings too many story lines to cover in depth. 3 Things is our weekly feature to rectify that, taking a shallow dive into three story lines that deserve more coverage. What are the SaberCats? After last year's horrendous season, a 2-2 start to the year would sound fantastic. Unless you remember last year's … Continue reading 3 Things: MLR Round 4
With just two weeks remaining, a look at each team's situation in the Six Nations Championship is overdue. In Control France Remaining Schedule: @ Wales, v. England In The Hunt Ireland Remaining Schedule: @ England, v. Scotland England Remaining Schedule: v. Ireland, @ France Fading Fast Scotland Remaining Schedule: @ Italy, @ Ireland Wales Remaining … Continue reading State of the Race: Six Nations – Round 3
The Six Nations probably wants to dump Italy for South Africa. Its not a bad deal for Italy if the money is right. As previously explained, there are two levels of the Six Nations Championship: the competition itself and the entity that owns it. That entity is jointly owned by the six unions and CVC, … Continue reading What Offer Can’t Italy Refuse?
Three weeks in and some sides are finding their form. After an 8-4 start, we went 3-3 last week, dropping us to 11-7 on the year. Its called regression to the mean. As is 'I'm regressing because picking games is a mean proposition.' Anyway. Bye(s): Utah Warriors, NOLA Gold, Rugby ATL Old Glory DC v. … Continue reading Spoiler Alert: MLR Round 4
Major League Rugby is growing, both in the short and long terms. The league appears destined for a 30+ side system in the long term. It could reach the halfway point next year. The Saint Louis Knights and a Chicago team are in discussions for a 2023 entry. If both teams are admitted, how will … Continue reading How a 15 Team MLR Could Look
1. Austin Gilgronis (Last Week: 1) They've done well against lesser teams at home. Going on the road against Seattle will be their biggest test to date. 2. Rugby New York (2) They've only played two games, yet they feel worth the hype. 3. Seattle Seawolves (3) The Seawall is back, but can it hold … Continue reading Power Rankings: MLR Round 3
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